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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.56 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.56 and 102.75 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.56 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.56 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.56 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 17,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.78/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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