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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.78 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.78 and 68.38 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.78 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.78 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.78 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 11,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,336.04/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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