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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 166.30 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 166.30 and 76.28 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 166.30 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/166.30 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 166.30 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 12,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685.47/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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