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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.26 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.26 and 102.52 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.26 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.26 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.26 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 16,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.34/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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