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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 165.51 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 165.51 and 85.50 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 165.51 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/165.51 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 165.51 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 14,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151.11/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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