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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.51 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.51 and 119.61 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.51 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.51 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.51 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 19,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796.65/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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