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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.20 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.20 and 99.98 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.20 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.20 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.20 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 16,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.68/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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