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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 166.53 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 166.53 and 71.54 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 166.53 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/166.53 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 166.53 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 11,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,913.20/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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