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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 166.46 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 166.46 and 71.46 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 166.46 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/166.46 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 166.46 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 11,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.23/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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