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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.72 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.72 and 92.59 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.72 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.72 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.72 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 15,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344.01/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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