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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 166.14 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 166.14 and 91.20 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 166.14 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/166.14 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 166.14 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 15,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151.97/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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