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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 165.96 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 165.96 and 78.76 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 165.96 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/165.96 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 165.96 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 13,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.01/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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