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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 166.82 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 166.82 and 74.27 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 166.82 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/166.82 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 166.82 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 12,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.77/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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