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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 166.51 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 166.51 and 71.56 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 166.51 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/166.51 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 166.51 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 11,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,915.46/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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