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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 165.66 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 165.66 and 105.88 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 165.66 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/165.66 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 165.66 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 17,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540.08/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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