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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.40 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.40 and 107.65 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.40 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.40 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.40 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 17,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805.31/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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