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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 166.59 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 166.59 and 94.46 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 166.59 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/166.59 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 166.59 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 15,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736.09/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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