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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 167.04 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 167.04 and 104.34 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 167.04 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/167.04 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 167.04 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 17,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428.95/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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