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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.37 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.37 and 83.90 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.37 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.37 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.37 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 13,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.82/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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