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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 167 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 167 and 79.01 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 167 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/167 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 167 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 13,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.67/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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