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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.08 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.08 and 76.81 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.08 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.08 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.08 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 12,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.60/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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