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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.47 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.47 and 71.50 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.47 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.47 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.47 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 11,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,902.61/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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