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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 165.90 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 165.90 and 95.85 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 165.90 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/165.90 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 165.90 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 15,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.52/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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