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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 166.46 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 166.46 and 77 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 166.46 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/166.46 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 166.46 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 12,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817.42/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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