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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.41 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.41 and 101.14 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.41 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.41 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.41 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 16,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830.71/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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