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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.72 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.72 and 92.32 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.72 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.72 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.72 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 15,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299.27/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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