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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 166.02 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 166.02 and 92.65 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 166.02 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/166.02 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 166.02 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 15,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.30/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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