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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.19 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.19 and 87.71 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.19 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.19 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.19 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 14,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575.26/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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