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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 166.20 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 166.20 and 102.20 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 166.20 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/166.20 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 166.20 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 16,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,985.64/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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