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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 165.84 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 165.84 and 89.08 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 165.84 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/165.84 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 165.84 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 14,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.03/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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