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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 182.05 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 182.05 and 110.52 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 182.05 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/182.05 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 182.05 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 20,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120.17/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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