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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.54 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.54 and 89.02 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.54 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.54 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.54 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 14,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736.37/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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