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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.41 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.41 and 85.83 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.41 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.41 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.41 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 14,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282.97/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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