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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 165.71 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 165.71 and 70.96 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 165.71 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/165.71 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 165.71 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 11,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,758.43/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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