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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.85 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.85 and 78.71 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.85 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.85 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.85 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 13,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053.03/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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