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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 165.66 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 165.66 and 76.46 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 165.66 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/165.66 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 165.66 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 12,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.36/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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