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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 165.62 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 165.62 and 78.59 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 165.62 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/165.62 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 165.62 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 13,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014.85/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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