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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 166.32 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 166.32 and 85.68 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 166.32 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/166.32 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 166.32 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 14,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.30/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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