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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 165.83 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 165.83 and 71.00 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 165.83 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/165.83 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 165.83 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 11,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,774.70/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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