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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 165.84 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 165.84 and 104.72 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 165.84 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/165.84 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 165.84 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 17,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366.76/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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