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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.41 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.41 and 112.88 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.41 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.41 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.41 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 18,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,784.78/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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