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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.62 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.62 and 94.53 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.62 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.62 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.62 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 15,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.59/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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