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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 166.26 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 166.26 and 70.70 is: 97.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 166.26 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/166.26 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 166.26 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 11,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,753.75/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.55

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