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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 166.97 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 166.97 and 74.45 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 166.97 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/166.97 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 166.97 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 12,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.71/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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