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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 166.66 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 166.66 and 71.65 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 166.66 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/166.66 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 166.66 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 11,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,941.22/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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