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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.43 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.43 and 83.13 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.43 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.43 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.43 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 13,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,751.78/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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