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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 166.01 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 166.01 and 92.89 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 166.01 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/166.01 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 166.01 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 15,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419.37/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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