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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.52 and 79.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.52 and 79.28 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.52 = 79.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.52 = 79.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.52 × 79.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 13,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201.71/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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