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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 166.23 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 166.23 and 76.77 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 166.23 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/166.23 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 166.23 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 12,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761.48/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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