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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.83 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.83 and 80.88 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.83 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.83 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.83 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 13,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.33/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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