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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 107.97 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.67 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.67 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.67 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 17,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.74/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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