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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.05, 165.59 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.05, 165.59 and 85.13 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.05 : 165.59 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.05/165.59 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.05x = 165.59 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.05x = 14,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095.42/120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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