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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.59 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.59 and 104.22 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.59 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.59 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.59 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 17,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.01/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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