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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 166.27 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 166.27 and 114.10 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 166.27 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/166.27 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 166.27 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 18,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971.41/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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