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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 95.50 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.67 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.67 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.67 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.49/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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