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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.26 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.26 and 106.70 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.26 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.26 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.26 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 19,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.74/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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