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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 166.98 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 166.98 and 96.50 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 166.98 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/166.98 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 166.98 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 16,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.57/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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