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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 166.53 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 166.53 and 76.39 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 166.53 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/166.53 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 166.53 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 12,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,720.98/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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