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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.65 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.65 and 65.50 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.65 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.65 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.65 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 10,915.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,915.31/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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