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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 165.79 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 165.79 and 71.01 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 165.79 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/165.79 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 165.79 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 11,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,771.56/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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