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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.40 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.40 and 89.44 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.40 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.40 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.40 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 14,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.82/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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