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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.87 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.87 and 76.50 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.87 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.87 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.87 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 12,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689.06/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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