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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 166.66 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 166.66 and 74.17 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 166.66 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/166.66 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 166.66 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 12,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.17/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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