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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.42 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.42 and 87.46 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.42 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.42 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.42 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 14,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554.48/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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