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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 167.01 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 167.01 and 117.30 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 167.01 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/167.01 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 167.01 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 19,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.27/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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