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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 165.90 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 165.90 and 67.76 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 165.90 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/165.90 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 165.90 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 11,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,240.55/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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