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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 166.08 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 166.08 and 67.89 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 166.08 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/166.08 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 166.08 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 11,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.17/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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