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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 166.29 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 166.29 and 96.08 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 166.29 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/166.29 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 166.29 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 15,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977.14/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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