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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 166.33 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 166.33 and 107.63 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 166.33 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/166.33 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 166.33 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 17,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.02/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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