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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 166.71 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 166.71 and 76.56 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 166.71 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/166.71 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 166.71 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 12,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764.17/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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