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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 166.38 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 166.38 and 115.50 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 166.38 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/166.38 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 166.38 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 19,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216.89/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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