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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.66 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.66 and 85.85 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.66 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.66 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.66 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 14,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307.34/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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