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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.50 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.50 and 81.88 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.50 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.50 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.50 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 13,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633.02/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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