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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 165.78 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 165.78 and 113.58 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 165.78 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/165.78 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 165.78 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 18,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829.29/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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