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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 165.69 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 165.69 and 96.95 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 165.69 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/165.69 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 165.69 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 16,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064.06/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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