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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.13 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.13 and 81.70 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.13 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.13 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.13 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 13,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572.82/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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