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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.41 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.41 and 106.67 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.41 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.41 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.41 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 17,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.56/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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