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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.66 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.66 and 70.23 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.66 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.66 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.66 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 11,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,634.30/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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