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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 166.03 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 166.03 and 85.33 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 166.03 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/166.03 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 166.03 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 14,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166.71/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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