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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.89 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.89 and 69.18 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.89 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.89 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.89 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 11,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,545.45/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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