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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.41 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.41 and 100.98 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.41 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.41 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.41 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 16,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804.08/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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