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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 165.63 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 165.63 and 90.44 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 165.63 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/165.63 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 165.63 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 14,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.58/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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