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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 166.41 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 166.41 and 68.13 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 166.41 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/166.41 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 166.41 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 11,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337.98/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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