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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 166.89 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 166.89 and 116.99 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 166.89 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/166.89 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 166.89 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 19,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523.63/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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