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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.63 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.63 and 97.50 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.63 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.63 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.63 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 16,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246.05/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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