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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 167.30 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 167.30 and 118.98 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 167.30 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/167.30 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 167.30 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 19,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.87/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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