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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 166.09 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 166.09 and 102.92 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 166.09 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/166.09 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 166.09 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 17,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.98/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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