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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 165.57 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 165.57 and 85.03 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 165.57 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/165.57 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 165.57 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 14,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,077.68/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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