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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 166.51 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 166.51 and 71.49 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 166.51 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/166.51 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 166.51 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 11,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,903.80/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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