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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 166.98 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 166.98 and 96.48 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 166.98 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/166.98 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 166.98 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 16,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110.23/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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