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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 166.29 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 166.29 and 92.76 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 166.29 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/166.29 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 166.29 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 15,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.06/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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