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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.73 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.73 and 115.14 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.73 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.73 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.73 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 19,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.72/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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