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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.05, 165.57 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.05, 165.57 and 83.15 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.05 : 165.57 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.05/165.57 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.05x = 165.57 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.05x = 13,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,767.15/120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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