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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.83 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.83 and 115.05 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.83 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.83 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.83 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 19,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.79/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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