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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 165.53 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 165.53 and 76.27 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 165.53 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/165.53 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 165.53 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 12,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623.76/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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