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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 166.33 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 166.33 and 94.58 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 166.33 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/166.33 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 166.33 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 15,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731.49/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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