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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.81 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.81 and 76.63 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.81 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.81 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.81 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 12,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.33/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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