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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 166 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 166 and 71.18 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 166 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/166 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 166 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 11,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.88/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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