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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 166.18 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 166.18 and 99.71 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 166.18 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/166.18 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 166.18 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 16,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569.81/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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