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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 165.95 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 165.95 and 76.58 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 165.95 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/165.95 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 165.95 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 12,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.07/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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