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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 166.19 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 166.19 and 81.03 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 166.19 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/166.19 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 166.19 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 13,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.38/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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