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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.59 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.59 and 76.50 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.59 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.59 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.59 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 12,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.14/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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