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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.50 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.50 and 74.04 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.50 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.50 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.50 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 12,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.66/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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