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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 166.01 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 166.01 and 92.75 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 166.01 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/166.01 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 166.01 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 15,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.13/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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