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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 165.66 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 165.66 and 80.76 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 165.66 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/165.66 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 165.66 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 13,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,378.38/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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