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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.44 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.44 and 87.88 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.44 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.44 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.44 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 14,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626.75/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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