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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.83 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.83 and 81.38 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.83 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.83 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.83 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 13,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494.01/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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