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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 166 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 166 and 91.04 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 166 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/166 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 166 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 15,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112.64/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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