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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.24 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.24 and 87.64 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.24 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.24 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.24 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 14,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.27/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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