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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 165.77 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 165.77 and 75.83 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 165.77 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/165.77 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 165.77 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 12,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.77/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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