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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 166.30 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 166.30 and 91.48 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 166.30 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/166.30 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 166.30 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 15,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213.12/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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