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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 166.19 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 166.19 and 71.33 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 166.19 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/166.19 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 166.19 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 11,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,854.39/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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