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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.60 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.60 and 105.44 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.60 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.60 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.60 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 17,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460.86/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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