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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 166.46 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 166.46 and 87.89 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 166.46 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/166.46 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 166.46 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 14,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.90/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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