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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 166.91 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 166.91 and 74.35 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 166.91 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/166.91 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 166.91 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 12,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409.60/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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