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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 166.75 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 166.75 and 93.43 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 166.75 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/166.75 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 166.75 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 15,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580.18/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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