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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.40 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.40 and 94.26 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.40 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.40 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.40 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 15,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684.86/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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