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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.28 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.28 and 79.07 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.28 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.28 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.28 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 13,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.53/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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