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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.61 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.61 and 67.55 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.61 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.61 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.61 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 11,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.14/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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