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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 165.71 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 165.71 and 76.38 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 165.71 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/165.71 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 165.71 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 12,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656.93/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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