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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.82 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.82 and 69.13 is: 95.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.82 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.82 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.82 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 11,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,532.27/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.40

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