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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.28 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.28 and 85.62 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.28 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.28 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.28 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 14,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.89/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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