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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.60 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.60 and 90.60 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.60 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.60 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.60 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003.36/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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