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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.95 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.95 and 110.52 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.95 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.95 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.95 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 18,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,451.31/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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