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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.26 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.26 and 104.24 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.26 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.26 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.26 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 17,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330.94/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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