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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.91, 166.92 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.91, 166.92 and 81.63 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.91 : 166.92 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.91/166.92 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.91x = 166.92 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.91x = 13,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.44/120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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