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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.54 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.54 and 105.70 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.54 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.54 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.54 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 17,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497.58/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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