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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.64 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.64 and 92.12 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.64 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.64 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.64 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258.76/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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