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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.42 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.42 and 107.88 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.42 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.42 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.42 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 17,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.51/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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