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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.61 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.61 and 70.92 is: 97.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.61 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.61 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.61 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 11,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,745.06/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.85

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