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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.44 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.44 and 74 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.44 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.44 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.44 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 12,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316.56/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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