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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.64 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.64 and 94.57 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.64 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.64 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.64 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 15,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758.26/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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