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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 165.84 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 165.84 and 81.40 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 165.84 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/165.84 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 165.84 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 13,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.38/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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