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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 166.19 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 166.19 and 76.14 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 166.19 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/166.19 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 166.19 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 12,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.33/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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