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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.92 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.92 and 89.29 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.92 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.92 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.92 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 14,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.72/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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