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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.80, 166.55 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.80, 166.55 and 106.95 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.80 : 166.55 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.80/166.55 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.80x = 166.55 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.80x = 17,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811.99/120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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