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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 165.96 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 165.96 and 76.44 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 165.96 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/165.96 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 165.96 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 12,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685.98/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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