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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.26 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.26 and 112.20 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.26 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.26 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.26 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 18,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654.37/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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