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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.49 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.49 and 101.62 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.49 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.49 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.49 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 16,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817.09/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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