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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 166.20 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 166.20 and 113.12 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 166.20 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/166.20 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 166.20 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 18,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800.54/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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