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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 165.71 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 165.71 and 67.62 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 165.71 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/165.71 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 165.71 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 11,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204.97/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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