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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 165.99 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 165.99 and 83.62 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 165.99 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/165.99 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 165.99 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 13,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,880.08/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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