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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.67 and 76.42 is: 105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.67 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.67 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.67 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 12,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660.50/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.40

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