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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 165.87 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 165.87 and 91.01 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 165.87 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/165.87 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 165.87 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 15,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095.00/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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