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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.79 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.79 and 94.77 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.79 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.79 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.79 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 15,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806.93/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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