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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.71 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.71 and 87.44 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.71 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.71 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.71 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 14,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,489.68/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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