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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.46 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.46 and 74.01 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.46 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.46 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.46 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 12,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319.70/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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