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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.18 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.18 and 76.73 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.18 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.18 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.18 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 12,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.99/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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