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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 166.35 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 166.35 and 71.42 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 166.35 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/166.35 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 166.35 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 11,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,880.72/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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