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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 199.82 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 199.82 and 120.66 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 199.82 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/199.82 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 199.82 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 24,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109.15/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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