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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.36 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.36 and 103.30 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.36 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.36 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.36 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 17,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.99/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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