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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 165.99 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 165.99 and 87.58 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 165.99 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/165.99 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 165.99 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 14,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.40/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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