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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.17 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.17 and 71.27 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.17 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.17 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.17 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 11,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.94/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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