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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 165.72 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 165.72 and 70.98 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 165.72 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/165.72 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 165.72 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 11,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,762.81/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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