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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 166.13 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 166.13 and 71.26 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 166.13 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/166.13 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 166.13 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 11,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.65/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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