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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.49 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.49 and 89.71 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.49 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.49 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.49 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 14,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935.29/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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