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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.99 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.99 and 85.30 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.99 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.99 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.99 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 14,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158.95/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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