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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 166.49 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 166.49 and 83.83 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 166.49 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/166.49 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 166.49 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 13,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956.86/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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