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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.37 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.37 and 76.31 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.37 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.37 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.37 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 12,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.11/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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