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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 165.88 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 165.88 and 114.40 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 165.88 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/165.88 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 165.88 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 18,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976.67/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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