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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 165.09 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 165.09 and 95.53 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 165.09 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/165.09 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 165.09 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 15,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770.77/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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