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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 166.56 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 166.56 and 71.64 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 166.56 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/166.56 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 166.56 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 11,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,932.36/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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