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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 165.92 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 165.92 and 102.02 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 165.92 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/165.92 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 165.92 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 16,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925.82/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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