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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 166.67 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 166.67 and 93.04 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 166.67 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/166.67 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 166.67 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 15,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,506.98/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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