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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 166.70 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 166.70 and 107.83 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 166.70 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/166.70 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 166.70 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 17,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973.89/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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