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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 166.63 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 166.63 and 96.36 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 166.63 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/166.63 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 166.63 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 16,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056.47/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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