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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 165.87 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 165.87 and 71.13 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 165.87 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/165.87 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 165.87 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 11,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798.33/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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