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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 164.73 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 164.73 and 118.55 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 164.73 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/164.73 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 164.73 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 19,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528.74/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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