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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 166.62 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 166.62 and 118.99 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 166.62 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/166.62 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 166.62 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 19,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.11/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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