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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.14 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.14 and 106.06 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.14 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.14 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.14 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 17,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.81/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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