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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.60 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.60 and 76.36 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.60 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.60 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.60 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 12,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.22/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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