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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.95 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.95 and 83.13 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.95 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.95 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.95 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 13,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,878.71/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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