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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 166.98 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 166.98 and 69.24 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 166.98 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/166.98 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 166.98 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 11,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561.35/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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