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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.60 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.60 and 68.28 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.60 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.60 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.60 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 11,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307.17/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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