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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 165.38 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 165.38 and 92.08 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 165.38 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/165.38 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 165.38 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 15,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228.19/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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