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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 166.62 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 166.62 and 69.02 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 166.62 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/166.62 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 166.62 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 11,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,499.28/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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