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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.63 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.63 and 93.01 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.63 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.63 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.63 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 15,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.26/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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