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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.43 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.43 and 76.91 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.43 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.43 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.43 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 12,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800.13/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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