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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.50 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.50 and 109.96 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.50 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.50 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.50 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 18,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308.34/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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