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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 166.82 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 166.82 and 88.08 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 166.82 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/166.82 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 166.82 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 14,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,693.51/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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