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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 165.69 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 165.69 and 67.61 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 165.69 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/165.69 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 165.69 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 11,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202.30/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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