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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 166.50 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 166.50 and 76.94 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 166.50 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/166.50 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 166.50 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 12,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.51/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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