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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 166.12 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 166.12 and 115.58 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 166.12 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/166.12 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 166.12 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 19,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200.15/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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