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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 166.58 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 166.58 and 96.22 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 166.58 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/166.58 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 166.58 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 16,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028.33/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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