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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 166.96 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 166.96 and 77.28 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 166.96 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/166.96 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 166.96 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 12,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,902.67/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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