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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 166.79 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 166.79 and 76.64 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 166.79 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/166.79 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 166.79 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 12,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781.57/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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