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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 166.18 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 166.18 and 81.02 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 166.18 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/166.18 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 166.18 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 13,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,463.90/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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