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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 166.12 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 166.12 and 111.22 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 166.12 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/166.12 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 166.12 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 18,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.87/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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