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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.70 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.70 and 79.41 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.70 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.70 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.70 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 13,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.65/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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