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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.46 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.46 and 77.04 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.46 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.46 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.46 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 12,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823.69/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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