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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 165.84 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 165.84 and 71.06 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 165.84 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/165.84 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 165.84 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 11,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,784.59/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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