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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.46 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.46 and 70.86 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.46 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.46 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.46 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 11,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795.36/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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