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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 165.02 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 165.02 and 116.55 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 165.02 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/165.02 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 165.02 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 19,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232.50/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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