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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.13 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.13 and 89.39 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.13 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.13 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.13 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 14,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.08/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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