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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 166.14 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 166.14 and 83.69 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 166.14 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/166.14 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 166.14 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 13,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905.14/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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