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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 166.23 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 166.23 and 91.14 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 166.23 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/166.23 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 166.23 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 15,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.20/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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