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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.96 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.96 and 74.36 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.96 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.96 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.96 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 12,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414.12/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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