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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.96 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.96 and 71.15 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.96 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.96 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.96 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 11,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.05/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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