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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 165.88 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 165.88 and 97.05 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 165.88 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/165.88 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 165.88 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 16,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098.65/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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