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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 166.44 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 166.44 and 118.60 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 166.44 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/166.44 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 166.44 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 19,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739.78/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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