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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 165.60 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 165.60 and 94.15 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 165.60 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/165.60 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 165.60 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 15,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591.24/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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