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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.90 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.90 and 83.45 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.90 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.90 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.90 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 13,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.68/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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