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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.49 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.49 and 94.49 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.49 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.49 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.49 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 15,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731.31/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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