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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 166.86 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 166.86 and 84.08 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 166.86 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/166.86 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 166.86 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 14,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.01/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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