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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 166.61 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 166.61 and 76.48 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 166.61 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/166.61 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 166.61 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 12,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742.38/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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