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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.44 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.44 and 93.20 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.44 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.44 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.44 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 15,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.21/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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