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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.67 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.67 and 70.28 is: 96.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.67 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.67 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.67 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 11,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,642.87/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.97

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