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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 166.05 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 166.05 and 114 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 166.05 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/166.05 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 166.05 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 18,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,929.70/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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