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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.08 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.08 and 102.29 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.08 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.08 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.08 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 16,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987.48/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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