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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 166.34 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 166.34 and 71.41 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 166.34 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/166.34 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 166.34 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 11,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,877.15/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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