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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.49 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.49 and 110.91 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.49 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.49 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.49 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 18,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,465.68/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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