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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 165.92 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 165.92 and 78.83 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 165.92 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/165.92 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 165.92 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 13,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078.25/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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