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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 166.03 and 87.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 166.03 and 87.61 is: 121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 166.03 = 87.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/166.03 = 87.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 166.03 × 87.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 14,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545.58/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.00

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