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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 166.89 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 166.89 and 77.27 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 166.89 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/166.89 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 166.89 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 12,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895.05/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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