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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.63 and 75.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.63 and 75.76 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.63 = 75.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.63 = 75.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.63 × 75.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 12,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548.00/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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