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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 166.95 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 166.95 and 86.00 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 166.95 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/166.95 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 166.95 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 14,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356.87/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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