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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.54 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.54 and 94.40 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.54 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.54 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.54 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 15,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720.54/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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