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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.83 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.83 and 82.04 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.83 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.83 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.83 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 13,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.73/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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