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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 166.46 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 166.46 and 83.73 is: 115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 166.46 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/166.46 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 166.46 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 13,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.90/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.57

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