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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 166.55 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 166.55 and 107.13 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 166.55 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/166.55 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 166.55 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 17,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.97/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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