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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 166.26 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 166.26 and 76.83 is: 106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 166.26 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/166.26 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 166.26 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 12,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.76/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.04

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