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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.61 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.61 and 104.12 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.61 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.61 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.61 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 17,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346.90/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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