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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 166.44 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 166.44 and 76.99 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 166.44 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/166.44 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 166.44 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 12,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814.09/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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