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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 165.92 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 165.92 and 111 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 165.92 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/165.92 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 165.92 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 18,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417.12/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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