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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 166.62 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 166.62 and 93.19 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 166.62 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/166.62 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 166.62 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 15,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.32/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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