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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 165.95 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 165.95 and 111.10 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 165.95 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/165.95 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 165.95 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 18,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.05/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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