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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.77 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.77 and 82 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.77 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.77 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.77 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 13,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675.14/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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