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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 166.05 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 166.05 and 91.22 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 166.05 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/166.05 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 166.05 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 15,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,147.08/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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