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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.59 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.59 and 100.14 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.59 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.59 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.59 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 16,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.32/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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