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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 166.35 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 166.35 and 71.45 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 166.35 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/166.35 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 166.35 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 11,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,884.88/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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