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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 167.50 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 167.50 and 114.80 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 167.50 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/167.50 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 167.50 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 19,229
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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