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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 166.50 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 166.50 and 74.05 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 166.50 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/166.50 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 166.50 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 12,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.91/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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