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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 166.14 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 166.14 and 105.66 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 166.14 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/166.14 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 166.14 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 17,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.35/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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