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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.75 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.75 and 79.40 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.75 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.75 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.75 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 13,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239.95/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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