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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.26 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.26 and 86.04 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.26 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.26 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.26 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 14,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305.01/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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