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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.90 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.90 and 93.33 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.90 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.90 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.90 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 15,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576.78/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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