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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.62 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.62 and 67.58 is: 93.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.62 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.62 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.62 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 11,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.60/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.24

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