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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 165.77 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 165.77 and 107.98 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 165.77 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/165.77 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 165.77 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 17,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899.84/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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