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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 166.23 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 166.23 and 71.36 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 166.23 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/166.23 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 166.23 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 11,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862.17/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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