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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.37 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.37 and 74.03 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.37 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.37 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.37 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 12,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,315.17/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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