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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 166.48 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 166.48 and 68.17 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 166.48 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/166.48 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 166.48 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 11,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,348.81/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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