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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.46 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.46 and 76.29 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.46 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.46 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.46 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 12,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621.73/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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