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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 165.94 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 165.94 and 89.26 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 165.94 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/165.94 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 165.94 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 14,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811.80/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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