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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.54 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.54 and 65.42 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.54 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.54 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.54 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 10,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,894.11/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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