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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 166.35 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 166.35 and 71.47 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 166.35 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/166.35 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 166.35 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 11,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,889.03/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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