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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 165.93 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 165.93 and 105.75 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 165.93 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/165.93 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 165.93 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 17,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547.10/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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