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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.14 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.14 and 95.84 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.14 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.14 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.14 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 15,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922.86/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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