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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 166.17 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 166.17 and 76.72 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 166.17 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/166.17 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 166.17 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 12,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747.35/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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