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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.38 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.38 and 118.20 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.38 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.38 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.38 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 19,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.12/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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