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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 166.39 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 166.39 and 68.81 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 166.39 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/166.39 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 166.39 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 11,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.54/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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