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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 166.04 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 166.04 and 83.37 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 166.04 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/166.04 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 166.04 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 13,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.99/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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