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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 166.76 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 166.76 and 113.79 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 166.76 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/166.76 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 166.76 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 18,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.05/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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