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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 165.54 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 165.54 and 114.32 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 165.54 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/165.54 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 165.54 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 18,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923.71/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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