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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 166.80 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 166.80 and 102.30 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 166.80 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/166.80 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 166.80 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 17,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063.64/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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