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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 166.05 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 166.05 and 95.93 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 166.05 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/166.05 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 166.05 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 15,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.90/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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