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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 166.14 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 166.14 and 76.16 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 166.14 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/166.14 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 166.14 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 12,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.22/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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