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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 166.93 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 166.93 and 71.85 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 166.93 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/166.93 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 166.93 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 11,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,994.37/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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