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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.97, 165.56 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.97, 165.56 and 76.32 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.97 : 165.56 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.97/165.56 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.97x = 165.56 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.97x = 12,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.16/119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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