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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.19, 165.77 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.19, 165.77 and 110.39 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.19 : 165.77 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.19/165.77 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.19x = 165.77 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.19x = 18,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,298.38/120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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