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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.59 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.59 and 74.12 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.59 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.59 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.59 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 12,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346.82/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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