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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 167.04 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 167.04 and 108.07 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 167.04 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/167.04 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 167.04 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 18,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052.01/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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