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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.75, 166.63 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.75, 166.63 and 65.49 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.75 : 166.63 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.75/166.63 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.75x = 166.63 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.75x = 10,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912.06/120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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