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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 167.13 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 167.13 and 96.60 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 167.13 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/167.13 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 167.13 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 16,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.76/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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