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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 166.14 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 166.14 and 71.30 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 166.14 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/166.14 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 166.14 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 11,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845.78/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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