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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.35 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.35 and 76.23 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.35 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.35 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.35 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 12,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680.86/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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