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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 166.76 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 166.76 and 110.98 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 166.76 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/166.76 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 166.76 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 18,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.02/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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