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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.56 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.56 and 101.23 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.56 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.56 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.56 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 16,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860.87/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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