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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.65 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.65 and 88.05 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.65 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.65 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.65 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 14,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673.53/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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