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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 165.44 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 165.44 and 90.88 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 165.44 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/165.44 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 165.44 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 15,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035.19/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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