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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 165.95 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 165.95 and 71.17 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 165.95 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/165.95 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 165.95 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 11,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810.66/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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