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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 166.58 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 166.58 and 71.60 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 166.58 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/166.58 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 166.58 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 11,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926.61/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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