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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.44 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.44 and 108.40 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.44 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.44 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.44 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 17,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933.70/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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