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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 166.82 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 166.82 and 74.25 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 166.82 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/166.82 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 166.82 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 12,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,386.01/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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