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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.83, 165.34 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.83, 165.34 and 70.71 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.83 : 165.34 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.83/165.34 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.83x = 165.34 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.83x = 11,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.19/119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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