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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.86 and 67.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.86 and 67.75 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.86 = 67.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.86 = 67.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.86 × 67.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 11,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,304.77/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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