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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.19, 165.86 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.19, 165.86 and 71.11 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.19 : 165.86 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.19/165.86 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.19x = 165.86 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.19x = 11,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.07/120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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