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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 166.49 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 166.49 and 94.62 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 166.49 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/166.49 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 166.49 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 15,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753.44/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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