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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 166.04 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 166.04 and 78.98 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 166.04 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/166.04 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 166.04 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 13,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.84/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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