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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.54 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.54 and 87.30 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.54 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.54 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.54 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 14,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.64/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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