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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 166.47 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 166.47 and 117.84 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 166.47 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/166.47 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 166.47 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 19,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616.82/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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