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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.66 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.66 and 102.72 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.66 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.66 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.66 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 17,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016.60/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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