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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.62 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.62 and 96.31 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.62 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.62 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.62 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 16,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.17/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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