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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.80, 166.62 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.80, 166.62 and 91.76 is: 126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.80 : 166.62 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.80/166.62 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.80x = 166.62 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.80x = 15,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289.05/120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.56

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