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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 166.65 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 166.65 and 113.49 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 166.65 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/166.65 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 166.65 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 18,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913.11/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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