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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 166.69 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 166.69 and 91.66 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 166.69 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/166.69 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 166.69 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 15,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.81/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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