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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 166.74 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 166.74 and 77.13 is: 106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 166.74 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/166.74 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 166.74 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 12,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.66/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.45

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