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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.73 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.73 and 93.20 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.73 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.73 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.73 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 15,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537.94/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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