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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 166.92 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 166.92 and 93.35 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 166.92 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/166.92 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 166.92 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 15,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582.40/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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