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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 166.10 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 166.10 and 87.51 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 166.10 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/166.10 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 166.10 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 14,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534.97/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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