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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 166.25 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 166.25 and 76.78 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 166.25 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/166.25 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 166.25 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 12,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.28/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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