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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.34 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.34 and 79.20 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.34 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.34 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.34 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 13,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174.33/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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