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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.55 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.55 and 74.06 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.55 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.55 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.55 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 12,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334.69/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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