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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 166.35 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 166.35 and 76.96 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 166.35 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/166.35 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 166.35 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 12,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.30/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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