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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.50 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.50 and 96.14 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.50 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.50 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.50 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 16,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006.48/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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