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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 166.62 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 166.62 and 85.90 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 166.62 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/166.62 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 166.62 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 14,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312.66/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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