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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 166.11 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 166.11 and 71.27 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 166.11 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/166.11 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 166.11 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 11,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,838.18/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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