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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 166.67 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 166.67 and 79.35 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 166.67 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/166.67 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 166.67 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 13,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224.43/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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