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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 166.73 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 166.73 and 71.71 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 166.73 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/166.73 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 166.73 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 11,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,956.21/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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