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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 166.94 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 166.94 and 84.13 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 166.94 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/166.94 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 166.94 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 14,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044.77/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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