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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 165.96 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 165.96 and 78.88 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 165.96 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/165.96 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 165.96 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 13,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.92/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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