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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 165.96 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 165.96 and 113.31 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 165.96 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/165.96 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 165.96 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 18,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804.93/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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