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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 165.50 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 165.50 and 76.30 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 165.50 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/165.50 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 165.50 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 12,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.65/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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