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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 166.17 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 166.17 and 87.71 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 166.17 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/166.17 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 166.17 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 14,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574.77/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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