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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 165.16 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 165.16 and 118.66 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 165.16 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/165.16 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 165.16 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 19,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597.18/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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