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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.74 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.74 and 76.44 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.74 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.74 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.74 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 12,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.17/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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