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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.84 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.84 and 88.16 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.84 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.84 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.84 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 14,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708.61/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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