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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 166.11 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 166.11 and 85.41 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 166.11 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/166.11 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 166.11 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 14,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187.46/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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