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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.32 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.32 and 109.17 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.32 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.32 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.32 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 18,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.15/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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