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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 165.98 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 165.98 and 76.04 is: 104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 165.98 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/165.98 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 165.98 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 12,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621.10/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.90

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