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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 166.59 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 166.59 and 76.48 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 166.59 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/166.59 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 166.59 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 12,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740.39/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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