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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.31 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.31 and 65.25 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.31 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.31 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.31 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 10,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851.40/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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