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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 166.76 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 166.76 and 77.25 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 166.76 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/166.76 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 166.76 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 12,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.74/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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