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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.37 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.37 and 81.26 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.37 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.37 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.37 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 13,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,517.99/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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