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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.38 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.38 and 101.32 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.38 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.38 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.38 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 16,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.62/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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