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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.34 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.34 and 99.68 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.34 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.34 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.34 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 16,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580.77/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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