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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 167.16 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 167.16 and 84.33 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 167.16 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/167.16 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 167.16 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 14,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096.60/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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