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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 165.48 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 165.48 and 81.18 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 165.48 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/165.48 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 165.48 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 13,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433.67/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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