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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 165.83 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 165.83 and 81.33 is: 112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 165.83 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/165.83 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 165.83 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 13,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.95/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.26

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