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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.22 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.22 and 89.43 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.22 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.22 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.22 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 14,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.83/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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