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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 166.20 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 166.20 and 76.79 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 166.20 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/166.20 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 166.20 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 12,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.50/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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