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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 165.96 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 165.96 and 110.94 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 165.96 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/165.96 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 165.96 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 18,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.60/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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