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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 166.05 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 166.05 and 71.23 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 166.05 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/166.05 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 166.05 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 11,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,827.74/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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