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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 166.09 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 166.09 and 113.01 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 166.09 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/166.09 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 166.09 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 18,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769.83/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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