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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 166.86 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 166.86 and 74.36 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 166.86 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/166.86 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 166.86 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 12,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.71/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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