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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.62 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.62 and 104.24 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.62 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.62 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.62 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 17,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.47/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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