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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 164.99 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 164.99 and 114.70 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 164.99 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/164.99 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 164.99 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 18,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.35/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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