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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 166.86 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 166.86 and 71.82 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 166.86 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/166.86 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 166.86 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 11,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983.89/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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