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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 165.87 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 165.87 and 83.36 is: 115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 165.87 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/165.87 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 165.87 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 13,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.92/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.02

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