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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 165.86 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 165.86 and 102.84 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 165.86 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/165.86 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 165.86 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 17,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057.84/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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