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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.53 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.53 and 93.12 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.53 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.53 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.53 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 15,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,507.62/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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