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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.84 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.84 and 90.80 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.84 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.84 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.84 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 15,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058.27/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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