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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 166.13 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 166.13 and 91.30 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 166.13 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/166.13 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 166.13 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 15,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.67/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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