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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 166.81 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 166.81 and 77.22 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 166.81 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/166.81 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 166.81 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 12,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.23/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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