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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 166.10 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 166.10 and 112.20 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 166.10 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/166.10 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 166.10 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 18,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635.86/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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