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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.74 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.74 and 74.22 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.74 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.74 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.74 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 12,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375.44/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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