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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 166.02 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 166.02 and 81.50 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 166.02 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/166.02 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 166.02 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 13,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.63/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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