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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 165.56 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 165.56 and 92.37 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 165.56 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/165.56 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 165.56 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 15,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.32/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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