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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 166.89 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 166.89 and 91.82 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 166.89 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/166.89 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 166.89 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 15,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323.84/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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