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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 166.31 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 166.31 and 76.20 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 166.31 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/166.31 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 166.31 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 12,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.44/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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