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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 165.90 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 165.90 and 91.08 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 165.90 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/165.90 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 165.90 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 15,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.17/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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