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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.76 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.76 and 83.92 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.76 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.76 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.76 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 13,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.50/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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