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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.72 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.72 and 88.11 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.72 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.72 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.72 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 14,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689.50/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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