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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.56 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.56 and 104.67 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.56 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.56 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.56 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 17,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328.34/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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