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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.77 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.77 and 108.35 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.77 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.77 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.77 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 17,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959.81/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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