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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.78 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.78 and 109.92 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.78 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.78 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.78 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 18,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.54/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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