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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 166.23 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 166.23 and 71.36 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 166.23 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/166.23 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 166.23 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 11,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.34/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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