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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 166.25 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 166.25 and 104.18 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 166.25 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/166.25 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 166.25 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 17,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.57/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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