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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 165.78 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 165.78 and 91.24 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 165.78 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/165.78 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 165.78 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 15,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125.77/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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