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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.58 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.58 and 108.42 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.58 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.58 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.58 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 17,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952.22/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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