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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.56 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.56 and 68.27 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.56 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.56 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.56 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 11,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370.22/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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