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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 165.68 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 165.68 and 89.10 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 165.68 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/165.68 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 165.68 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 14,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.09/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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