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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 165.81 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 165.81 and 109.45 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 165.81 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/165.81 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 165.81 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 18,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147.90/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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