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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.94 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.94 and 68.50 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.94 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.94 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.94 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 11,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366.89/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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