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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.65 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.65 and 74.15 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.65 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.65 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.65 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 12,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356.26/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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