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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 165.48 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 165.48 and 101.68 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 165.48 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/165.48 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 165.48 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 16,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826.01/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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