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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 165.24 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 165.24 and 118.36 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 165.24 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/165.24 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 165.24 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 19,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.81/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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