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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.88 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.88 and 76.54 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.88 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.88 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.88 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 12,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,696.46/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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