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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 165.82 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 165.82 and 94.18 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 165.82 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/165.82 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 165.82 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 15,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616.93/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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