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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 165.60 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 165.60 and 109.48 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 165.60 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/165.60 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 165.60 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 18,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.89/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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