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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.34 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.34 and 76.86 is: 106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.34 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.34 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.34 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 12,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785.08/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.09

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