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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.96 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.96 and 95.68 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.96 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.96 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.96 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 15,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879.05/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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