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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 166.16 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 166.16 and 81.07 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 166.16 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/166.16 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 166.16 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 13,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470.59/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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