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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.25 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.25 and 79.11 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.25 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.25 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.25 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 13,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.24/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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