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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.91 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.91 and 84.08 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.91 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.91 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.91 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 14,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033.79/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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