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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 166.43 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 166.43 and 68.16 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 166.43 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/166.43 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 166.43 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 11,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,344.00/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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