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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.65 and 79.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.65 and 79.36 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.65 = 79.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.65 = 79.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.65 × 79.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 13,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.34/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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