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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.30 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.30 and 83.59 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.30 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.30 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.30 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 13,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900.39/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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