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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 165.72 and 70.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 165.72 and 70.99 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 165.72 = 70.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/165.72 = 70.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 165.72 × 70.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 11,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764.46/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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