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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 166.37 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 166.37 and 94.46 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 166.37 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/166.37 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 166.37 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 15,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714.01/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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