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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 166.51 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 166.51 and 79.18 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 166.51 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/166.51 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 166.51 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 13,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184.26/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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