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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.58 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.58 and 96.28 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.58 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.58 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.58 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 16,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.15/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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