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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.49 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.49 and 89.04 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.49 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.49 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.49 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 14,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735.23/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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