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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.32 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.32 and 109.04 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.32 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.32 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.32 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 18,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134.70/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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