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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 166.04 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 166.04 and 102.48 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 166.04 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/166.04 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 166.04 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 17,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.78/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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