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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 165.56 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 165.56 and 83.34 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 165.56 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/165.56 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 165.56 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 13,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797.35/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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