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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 166.26 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 166.26 and 83.71 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 166.26 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/166.26 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 166.26 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 13,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917.62/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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