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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.50 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.50 and 89.65 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.50 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.50 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.50 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 14,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926.73/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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