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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.56 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.56 and 92.49 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.56 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.56 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.56 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 15,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312.18/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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