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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.43 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.43 and 92.98 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.43 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.43 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.43 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 15,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473.36/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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