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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 165.80 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 165.80 and 85.52 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 165.80 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/165.80 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 165.80 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 14,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179.22/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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