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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 165.60 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 165.60 and 87.35 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 165.60 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/165.60 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 165.60 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 14,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464.33/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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