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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 166.41 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 166.41 and 94.32 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 166.41 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/166.41 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 166.41 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 15,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.79/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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