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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.47 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.47 and 77 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.47 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.47 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.47 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 12,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818.19/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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