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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.23 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.23 and 97.26 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.23 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.23 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.23 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 16,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.53/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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