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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.82 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.82 and 74.30 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.82 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.82 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.82 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 12,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.52/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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