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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.57 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.57 and 95.99 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.57 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.57 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.57 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 15,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.98/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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