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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 165.65 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 165.65 and 104.47 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 165.65 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/165.65 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 165.65 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 17,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304.52/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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