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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.31 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.31 and 104.47 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.31 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.31 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.31 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 17,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.26/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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