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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 166.53 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 166.53 and 71.55 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 166.53 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/166.53 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 166.53 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 11,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,915.22/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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