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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 166.05 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 166.05 and 96.93 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 166.05 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/166.05 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 166.05 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 16,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095.23/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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