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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 167.25 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 167.25 and 110.05 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 167.25 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/167.25 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 167.25 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 18,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405.86/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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