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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.48 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.48 and 65.38 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.48 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.48 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.48 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 10,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884.65/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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