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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 165.72 and 67.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 165.72 and 67.63 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 165.72 = 67.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/165.72 = 67.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 165.72 × 67.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 11,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207.64/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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