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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.25 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.25 and 105.17 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.25 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.25 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.25 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 17,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484.51/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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