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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 165.78 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 165.78 and 81.32 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 165.78 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/165.78 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 165.78 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 13,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,481.23/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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