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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 166.95 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 166.95 and 69.23 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 166.95 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/166.95 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 166.95 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 11,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,557.95/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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