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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.15 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.15 and 67.96 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.15 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.15 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.15 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 11,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291.85/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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