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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 165.41 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 165.41 and 117.47 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 165.41 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/165.41 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 165.41 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 19,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430.13/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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