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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 166.92 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 166.92 and 65.69 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 166.92 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/166.92 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 166.92 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 10,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,965.15/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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