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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.10 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.10 and 94.52 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.10 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.10 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.10 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 15,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699.77/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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