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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.83 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.83 and 71.03 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.83 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.83 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.83 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 11,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778.90/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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