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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 166.01 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 166.01 and 113.29 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 166.01 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/166.01 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 166.01 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 18,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806.29/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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