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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 165.54 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 165.54 and 107.97 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 165.54 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/165.54 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 165.54 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 17,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872.53/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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