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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.08 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.08 and 118.72 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.08 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.08 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.08 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 19,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.02/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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