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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 166.65 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 166.65 and 115.80 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 166.65 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/166.65 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 166.65 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 19,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298.07/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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