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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 166.62 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 166.62 and 83.55 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 166.62 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/166.62 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 166.62 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 13,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921.10/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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