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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 166.37 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 166.37 and 76.91 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 166.37 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/166.37 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 166.37 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 12,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.52/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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