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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 165.62 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 165.62 and 90.86 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 165.62 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/165.62 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 165.62 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 15,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.63/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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