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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 166.91 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 166.91 and 81.70 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 166.91 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/166.91 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 166.91 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 13,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636.34/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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