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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.43 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.43 and 97.52 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.43 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.43 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.43 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 16,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228.93/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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