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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 166.55 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 166.55 and 83.92 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 166.55 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/166.55 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 166.55 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 13,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976.46/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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