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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 166.77 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 166.77 and 93.09 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 166.77 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/166.77 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 166.77 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 15,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.62/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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