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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 166.60 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 166.60 and 65.46 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 166.60 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/166.60 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 166.60 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 10,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905.38/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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