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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 167.14 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 167.14 and 119.14 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 167.14 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/167.14 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 167.14 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 19,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.06/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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