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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 165.94 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 165.94 and 95.86 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 165.94 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/165.94 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 165.94 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 15,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.01/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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