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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.62 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.62 and 69 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.62 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.62 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.62 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 11,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,496.78/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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