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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 165.88 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 165.88 and 89.16 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 165.88 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/165.88 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 165.88 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 14,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789.52/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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