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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 165.86 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 165.86 and 78.74 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 165.86 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/165.86 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 165.86 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 13,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059.82/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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