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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 165.83 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 165.83 and 71.04 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 165.83 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/165.83 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 165.83 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 11,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,780.56/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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