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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.68 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.68 and 77.13 is: 106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.68 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.68 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.68 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 12,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,856.03/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.40

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