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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.37 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.37 and 68.12 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.37 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.37 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.37 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 11,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,332.49/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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