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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.00, 165.63 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.00, 165.63 and 92.32 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.00 : 165.63 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.00/165.63 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.00x = 165.63 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.00x = 15,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.50/120.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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