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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 166.35 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 166.35 and 83.78 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 166.35 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/166.35 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 166.35 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 13,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.84/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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