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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 166.94 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 166.94 and 106.07 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 166.94 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/166.94 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 166.94 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 17,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706.76/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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