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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.83 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.83 and 113.09 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.83 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.83 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.83 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 18,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.80/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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