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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 166.59 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 166.59 and 76.95 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 166.59 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/166.59 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 166.59 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 12,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819.10/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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