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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.86 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.86 and 89.06 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.86 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.86 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.86 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 14,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,771.49/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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