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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.56 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.56 and 92.96 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.56 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.56 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.56 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 15,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483.42/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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