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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 165.68 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 165.68 and 118.25 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 165.68 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/165.68 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 165.68 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 19,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592.24/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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