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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 166.02 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 166.02 and 91.28 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 166.02 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/166.02 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 166.02 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 15,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154.31/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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