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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 165.89 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 165.89 and 81.41 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 165.89 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/165.89 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 165.89 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 13,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.10/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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