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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 164.96 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 164.96 and 117.52 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 164.96 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/164.96 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 164.96 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 19,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.10/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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