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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.85 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.85 and 87.53 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.85 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.85 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.85 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 14,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,515.80/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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