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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 166.71 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 166.71 and 77.10 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 166.71 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/166.71 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 166.71 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 12,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853.34/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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