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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.75 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.75 and 77.26 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.75 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.75 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.75 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 12,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,883.11/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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