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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 165.79 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 165.79 and 71.06 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 165.79 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/165.79 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 165.79 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 11,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781.04/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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