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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.68 and 67.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.68 and 67.60 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.68 = 67.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.68 = 67.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.68 × 67.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 11,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200.09/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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