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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.62 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.62 and 91.12 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.62 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.62 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.62 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 15,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182.41/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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