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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 166.08 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 166.08 and 115.44 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 166.08 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/166.08 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 166.08 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 19,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.28/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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