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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 166.21 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 166.21 and 71.33 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 166.21 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/166.21 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 166.21 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 11,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856.26/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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