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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.41 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.41 and 111.31 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.41 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.41 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.41 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 18,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522.68/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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