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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 165.96 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 165.96 and 71.16 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 165.96 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/165.96 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 165.96 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 11,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809.09/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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