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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 166.06 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 166.06 and 91.40 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 166.06 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/166.06 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 166.06 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 15,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.88/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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