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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.76 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.76 and 71.70 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.76 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.76 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.76 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 11,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,956.69/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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