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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.80 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.80 and 84.03 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.80 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.80 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.80 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 14,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016.20/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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