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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 166.77 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 166.77 and 79.47 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 166.77 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/166.77 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 166.77 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 13,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253.21/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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