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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.88 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.88 and 85.29 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.88 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.88 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.88 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 14,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147.39/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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