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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 167.01 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 167.01 and 93.29 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 167.01 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/167.01 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 167.01 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 15,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.53/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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