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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 166.19 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 166.19 and 85.47 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 166.19 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/166.19 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 166.19 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 14,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203.83/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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