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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.40 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.40 and 85.67 is: 118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.40 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.40 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.40 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 14,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.23/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.15

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