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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 165.87 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 165.87 and 89.10 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 165.87 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/165.87 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 165.87 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 14,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,779.02/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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