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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 166.12 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 166.12 and 91.40 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 166.12 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/166.12 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 166.12 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 15,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.37/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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