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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.90 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.90 and 71.13 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.90 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.90 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.90 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 11,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800.02/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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