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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 166.17 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 166.17 and 104.80 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 166.17 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/166.17 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 166.17 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 17,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.62/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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