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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 166.18 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 166.18 and 87.56 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 166.18 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/166.18 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 166.18 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 14,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.72/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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