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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.90 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.90 and 83.37 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.90 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.90 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.90 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 13,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.08/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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