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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.99 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.99 and 67.83 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.99 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.99 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.99 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 11,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259.20/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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