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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.45 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.45 and 68.16 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.45 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.45 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.45 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 11,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,346.23/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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