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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.38 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.38 and 92.94 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.38 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.38 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.38 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 15,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463.36/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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