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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.60 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.60 and 68.26 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.60 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.60 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.60 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 11,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302.69/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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