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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.19, 165.79 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.19, 165.79 and 78.73 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.19 : 165.79 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.19/165.79 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.19x = 165.79 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.19x = 13,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.95/120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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