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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.42 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.42 and 73.98 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.42 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.42 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.42 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 12,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.84/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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