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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.17 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.17 and 99.95 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.17 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.17 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.17 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 16,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608.61/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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