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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 165.99 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 165.99 and 71.16 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 165.99 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/165.99 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 165.99 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 11,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,811.02/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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