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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 165.99 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 165.99 and 89.38 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 165.99 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/165.99 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 165.99 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 14,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836.19/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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