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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.77 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.77 and 86.03 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.77 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.77 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.77 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 14,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346.39/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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