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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.44 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.44 and 114.22 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.44 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.44 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.44 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 19,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,010.78/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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