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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 166.06 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 166.06 and 106.62 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 166.06 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/166.06 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 166.06 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 17,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705.32/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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