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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 166.64 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 166.64 and 79.23 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 166.64 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/166.64 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 166.64 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 13,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202.62/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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