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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 166.14 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 166.14 and 79.07 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 166.14 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/166.14 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 166.14 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 13,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.86/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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