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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 166.80 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 166.80 and 71.76 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 166.80 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/166.80 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 166.80 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 11,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969.84/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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