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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.94 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.94 and 68.48 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.94 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.94 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.94 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 11,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363.57/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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