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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.74 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.74 and 87.44 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.74 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.74 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.74 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 14,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492.31/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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