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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 165.52 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 165.52 and 76.34 is: 105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 165.52 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/165.52 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 165.52 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 12,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.80/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.28

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