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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 167.00 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 167.00 and 105.30 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 167.00 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/167.00 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 167.00 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 17,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584.57/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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