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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 166.05 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 166.05 and 78.94 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 166.05 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/166.05 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 166.05 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 13,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107.99/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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