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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.94 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.94 and 68.52 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.94 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.94 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.94 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 11,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370.21/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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