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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.84 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.84 and 78.80 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.84 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.84 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.84 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 13,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068.19/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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