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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 166.58 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 166.58 and 88.06 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 166.58 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/166.58 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 166.58 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 14,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.03/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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