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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 166.08 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 166.08 and 75.49 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 166.08 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/166.08 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 166.08 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 12,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.38/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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