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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 165.81 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 165.81 and 76.60 is: 105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 165.81 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/165.81 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 165.81 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 12,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701.05/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.66

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