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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.86 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.86 and 84.06 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.86 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.86 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.86 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 14,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026.25/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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