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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.91, 166.87 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.91, 166.87 and 69.16 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.91 : 166.87 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.91/166.87 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.91x = 166.87 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.91x = 11,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540.48/120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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