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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 166.40 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 166.40 and 74.01 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 166.40 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/166.40 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 166.40 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 12,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314.89/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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