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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 166.05 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 166.05 and 87.62 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 166.05 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/166.05 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 166.05 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 14,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548.47/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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