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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.53 and 78.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.53 and 78.61 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.53 = 78.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.53 = 78.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.53 × 78.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 13,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.31/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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