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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.53 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.53 and 83.85 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.53 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.53 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.53 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 13,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963.54/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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