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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 166.69 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 166.69 and 71.66 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 166.69 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/166.69 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 166.69 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 11,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944.65/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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