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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 166.74 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 166.74 and 88.29 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 166.74 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/166.74 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 166.74 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 14,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720.20/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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