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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 166.43 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 166.43 and 119.59 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 166.43 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/166.43 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 166.43 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 19,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,903.36/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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