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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.13 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.13 and 67.94 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.13 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.13 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.13 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 11,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285.70/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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