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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.24, 166.93 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.24, 166.93 and 93.49 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.24 : 166.93 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.24/166.93 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.24x = 166.93 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.24x = 15,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606.29/121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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