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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.60 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.60 and 100.04 is: 137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.60 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.60 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.60 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 16,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,666.66/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.95

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