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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 167.55 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 167.55 and 119.36 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 167.55 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/167.55 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 167.55 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 19,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.77/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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