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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 166.03 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 166.03 and 76.66 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 166.03 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/166.03 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 166.03 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 12,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.86/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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