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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.56 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.56 and 83.92 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.56 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.56 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.56 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 13,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977.72/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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