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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.58 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.58 and 76.33 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.58 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.58 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.58 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 12,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.72/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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