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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 166.85 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 166.85 and 65.64 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 166.85 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/166.85 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 166.85 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 10,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.71/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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