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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 166.56 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 166.56 and 68.24 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 166.56 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/166.56 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 166.56 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 11,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366.05/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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