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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.83 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.83 and 65.63 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.83 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.83 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.83 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 10,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947.89/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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