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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.16 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.16 and 65.14 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.16 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.16 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.16 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 10,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824.04/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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