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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.61 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.61 and 113.99 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.61 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.61 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.61 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 18,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.47/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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