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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.36 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.36 and 81.13 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.36 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.36 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.36 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 13,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,415.66/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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