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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.73 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.73 and 83.51 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.73 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.73 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.73 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 13,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.62/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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