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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.44 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.44 and 83.68 is: 115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.44 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.44 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.44 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 13,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.70/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.51

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