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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 165.52 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 165.52 and 87.16 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 165.52 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/165.52 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 165.52 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 14,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425.46/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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