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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.22 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.22 and 93.75 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.22 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.22 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.22 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 15,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.38/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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