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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.74 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.74 and 90.64 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.74 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.74 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.74 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.43/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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