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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.17 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.17 and 76.83 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.17 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.17 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.17 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 12,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766.84/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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