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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.73 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.73 and 84.05 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.73 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.73 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.73 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 14,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014.28/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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