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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 167.03 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 167.03 and 93.27 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 167.03 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/167.03 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 167.03 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 15,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.40/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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