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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 166.88 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 166.88 and 69.21 is: 95.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 166.88 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/166.88 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 166.88 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 11,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.42/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.48

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